At the junction of sweet and savory, East and West, old and new, is the food hall: a local food court reimagined into a deliciously diverse gathering place.
andrea weigl
A Moveable Feast
A bipartisan group in Raleigh has created North Carolina’s largest supper table to help communities hard-hit by disaster, like Hurricane Florence.
Heirloom Tomato Gurus Foster Community and Growth
A friendship entwined with tomatoes continues to bloom and grow, even in unexpected gardens.
The Must-Eat ’Maters
Tomato guru Craig LeHoullier’s first book, Epic Tomatoes, celebrates some 250 varieties of our favorite summer garden staple. His decades of devotion to heirloom seeds have paid off — for all of us. Come BLT season, farmers markets throughout the state are bursting with tomatoes of every hue and shape. But don’t miss these six picks.
Centro in Raleigh
A transformative visit to Mexico inspired one chef to bring a taste of Oaxaca to North Carolina.
A Slice to Remember
When pizza parlors arrived in North Carolina, the checkered tablecloths and warm, garlicky welcome changed downtown eating — and campus life — forever.
Have Jerky, Will Travel
No longer mere trail fuel, craft jerky is having a moment. In the hands of North Carolina makers, this survival snack with ancient origins is upping its game.
Videri Chocolate Factory Champions Bean-to-Bar
If you’ve ever been curious about how a cacao bean becomes a candy bar, you’ll find the answer at Raleigh’s Videri Chocolate Factory.
A Foothills Twist on Pie: The Sonker
Born of mysterious origins — each family’s recipe different from the next — this sweet, deep-dish confection is a celebrated part of North Carolina’s culinary landscape.
